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The Sampler: Flow State by Tash Sultana Sep 25, 2018

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Nick Bollinger assesses the array of skills unleashed on the debut album of multi-instrumental millennial Tash Sultana.

The Mixtape: Adam McGrath Sep 22, 2018

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This week's RNZ Music mixtape selector is The Eastern's Adam McGrath. He picks tunes and shares tales of his rugged Southern upbringing with Kirsten Johnstone.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 206: Darcy Clay/Troy Kingi/The Beths Sep 22, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp celebrates the life of Darcy Clay, 20 years after the death of the 'Jesus I Was Evil'singer. Yadana Saw and Kirsten Johnstone speak with Troy Kingi and The Beths' Elizabeth Stokes to dissect Silver Scroll nominated songs. And Estere introduces us to the demon in her new collaboration.

Anatomy of a Scroll: The Beths, 'Future Me Hates Me' Sep 22, 2018

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The Beths’ Elizabeth Stokes talks about the risky decision that led to her writing the Silver Scrolls nominated song ‘Future Me Hates Me’.

Paul McLaney is the musical director of this year's WOW Sep 22, 2018

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Paul McLaney is the musical director of this year's World Of Wearable Arts shows. He talks about some of the composers involved including SJD, Claire Cowan and Eden Mulholland, and the joys and challenges of taking the job on.

Veteran Aussie pub rockers The Johnnys are back on the road Sep 22, 2018

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Relentless touring is a punishing experience and can take a physical and mental toll on a band, but veteran Australian pub rockers, The Johnnys, thrived on it. Trevor Reekie catches up with founding member Graham Hood ahead of their NZ tour.

Estere explains the demon behind her new song Sep 22, 2018

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Estere and Raiza Biza's new collaboration introduces us to the mythical African demon the 'Tokoloshe'

Jesus he was exceptional: remembering Darcy Clay Sep 22, 2018

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It's been 20 years since the death of cult Kiwi musician Darcy Clay. RNZ Music's Tony Stamp talked to three of the people behind the scenes of his brief but bright career.

Meet Rex Orange County Sep 22, 2018

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Rex Orange County is the music making name of 20-year old Alex O'Connor. Yadana Saw speaks to the British artist who's duetted with Randy Newman, worked with Tyler, the Creator and is heading to Laneway Festival 2019.

Anatomy of a Scroll: Troy Kingi, 'Aztechknowledgey' Sep 21, 2018

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Northland musician and actor Troy Kingi breaks down the bones of his Silver Scroll nominated song Aztechknowledgey, from his high concept, space funk album Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron.

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